Nataushia Morales: 14-2

Nataushia Morales grew up in Beaumont, Texas and played volleyball at Hardin Jefferson High school in Sour Lake, Texas. She was a starter on the Varsity team all four years. She played as a setter and defensive specialist. She was an All-District MVP her junior year. Although she loved playing volleyball, her passion was in gymnastics.

After graduating, Nataushia was offered an Academic Scholarship and a Gymnastics scholarship to 5 Universities. She chose to stay in her home state and attend the University of Texas. When she wasn’t balancing school and a hectic training schedule, her love for volleyball brought her to volunteer coach for the Boys and Girls Club in Austin, Texas, as well as the local YMCAs youth volleyball league.

In 2003, Nataushia began working at Coleville High School in the Eastern Sierras. Because of her love of volleyball, she accepted the position of Head JV Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach. She continued coaching thru 2006 where a military move relocated her family to Oceanside, California. After several relocations, Nataushia calls the Central Valley home. In 2016, she accepted a position with Turlock JR High School to coach the 7B and 8B volleyball teams. She coached the 8B team to the East Valley League Tournament where they finished the season in 2nd place. In 2017, she continued on at TJHS as the 8B coach. She ended the season as the Champions of the East Valley League Tournament. In 2018, Nataushia accepted the position of Assistant Coach for Turlock Crush 16-1s and is currently the Freshman Volleyball coach at Pitman High School.

Nataushia currently resides in Denair with her son, Jaxon, who attends Hughson High School. She is very excited to be a part of the Crush family and share her volleyball knowledge with all upcoming athletes.